| Northern Start |
South end of Clements Rd, Matapouri (look for stile; sign inside gate) |
| Southern End |
In bush just north of #288 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru |
| Distance |
7 kms |
| Time |
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Easy tramping track |
Description
(North to South) |
The track climbs through delightful private pasture lands, pine forest and regenerating bush where significant efforts are being made to preserve kiwis and remove their predators.
It then enters Matariki Forest’s newly cut pine and eucalyptus plantation where you can currently enjoy occasional views of the Coast.
You then follow the orange markers SE down a forest road (unsigned Seaview Track) for approx 1 km, before turning west into another forest road (unsigned Oyster Track). This forest road dissects a DOC native bush reserve and passes Tane Moana, a giant kauri tree, before coming back into forest lands on a high point with great views up and down the valley (now that the pines have been cut).
At a skid site, the road merges into a narrower, metalled track that descends through newly harvested & replanted forest land.
Leaving the forestry lands at a stile, the last 200m of the track crosses pasture to another stile. After short walk through bush, you emerge onto Waiotoi Rd.
(3kms south down Waiotoi Rd is Ngunguru Village). |
| Potential Hazards |
| Poisons & traps |
| Farming operations |
| Forestry operations |
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| Requirements |
| Keep to the track |
| Respect private land |
| Forestry operations - Track may be closed occasionally |
| No dogs |
| No horses |
| No vehicles |
| No bikes |
| No taking plants |
| No camping |
| No fires |
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| Environment |
| Take all rubbish with you |
| Kiwis - no dogs allowed |
| Kauri tree disease risk - Clean boots between tracks; avoid standing on root systems |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| No amenities |
| Roadside parking only |
| Toilets, shop & phone at Matapouri Bay |
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| Amenities (End) |
| No amenities |
| Toilets, shop, phone & accommodation at Ngunguru. |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Ngunguru or Whangarei |
| Managed by |
Te Araroa Trust |
| Thanks to |
Private landowners, our Volunteers, Our Partners Matariki Forests & ASB Community Trust |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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| Downloads |
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Please email us on info@teararoa.org.nz if this description needs updating or the track needs maintenance. Feel free to adopt it! Te Araroa depends on you to make this trail a success.
